A critical nutrient for good health, selenium is an essential trace mineral that the human body is dependent on, yet can’t produce on its own.

Foods that contain selenium include meat, seafood, dairy foods, whole grains, nuts
(particularly Brazil nuts), red Swiss chard, turnips, garlic and orange juice. The amount of selenium in the soil varies around the globe which makes our reliance on food sources difficult if not impossible to measure.

Selenium is an important antioxidant that can protect cells against damage from free radicals, and has been found necessary for several important biological processes including immune response.* In addition, the FDA permits a claim stating that: ”Selenium may reduce the risk of certain cancers. Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of selenium may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer. However, the FDA has determined that this evidence is limited and not conclusive.”

The USRDA is 55 micrograms (mcgs) per day with daily intake not to exceed 400 mcgs from all sources.

The two general types of selenium supplements available to consumers are organic and inorganic forms. These terms have a very specific chemical meaning and have nothing to do with "organic" foods. In chemistry, organic means a substance's chemical structure includes carbon. Inorganic chemicals have no carbon atoms.

Organic is preferred. Organic selenium, such as selenomethionine, is selenium that is incorporated into methionine, an essential amino acid. The selenomethionine form of selenium rapidly metabolizes within the body to yield high bioavailability and retention.The inorganic forms of selenium, selenite and selenate, are essentially selenium atoms bound to oxygen. Some research suggests that these forms are hard for the body to absorb.

Because eXselen is in the form of selenomethionine, the amount of selenium you ingest is very close to the amount you absorb. So when taking 55 mcgs of eXselen the body will absorb close to 55 mcgs. With a less bioavailable form of selenium, only 25 mcgs may be absorbed of the 55 mcgs consumed. This means that more of the inferior product needs to be taken in order for the body to absorb an effective amount. This intake is hard to measure and monitor, which could potentially lead to toxicity problems.

eXselen is a superior-quality, all natural, organic selenium that delivers on the promise of maximum bioavailability. The yeast inoculum used in the manufacture of eXselen produces very high levels of selenomethionine—the most optimal form for bioavailability and quality.

Independent research has shown that eXselen is superior in its ability to be stored in muscle tissue over competitive selenium yeasts. Our 60+ years in the production of high-quality yeast products guarantees that eXselen is unsurpassed in quality and efficacy.

The yeast used in the manufacture of eXselen is not a pathogenic yeast and does not cause Candida or other yeast infections. Our yeast actually incorporates additional health benefits such as B vitamins and glucans.

eXselen is a premium branded ingredient and the selenium of choice for many quality manufacturers of nutritional supplements. Look for selenium on the supplement fact panel of the products you recommend.